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118 White Papers
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Functionally Safe Drive Technology Module for Cobots
The collaboration between a customer and MESCO Engineering in the development of a functionally safe drive technology module for cobots with MESCO Safety Design Packages has set new standards. -
The Details of Signal Isolators, Converters and Interfaces
By using the right signal interface instruments, in the right ways, potential problems can be easily avoided well before they boil over... quite literally in some cases. -
Why You Should Consider Using Isolated Measurement Systems
This white paper explores the concept of electrical isolation, its benefits and the potential risks associated with non-isolated systems. -
PCs and Industrial Computers - Key Differences and How to Choose
Industrial computers have different use cases and operating environments from commercially available, desktop consumer PCs. Read the white paper by Sealevel Systems to learn more. -
Enhancing Efficiency and Safety for Distillation Columns
Dive into the white paper where Moore Industries covers how temperature stratification can impact efficiency and safety within distillation columns and how they must be monitored and mitigated. -
Zscaler's 2024 Ransomware Report
The report uncovered a record-breaking ransomware payment–nearly double the highest publicly known ransomware payout. -
The Rise of Web-Based and RDS Session-Based HMI
Easy installation and low maintenance are two major benefits that manufactures can gain by deploying Remote Desktop Services and Web Based SCADA/HMI on the plant floors. -
2024 Industrial AI Survey
Factories using AI-powered digital twin solutions are three times more confident about meeting their 2024 targets than those that do not use AI-powered digital twin solutions. -
IIoT System Implementation and Certification Based on ISA/IEC 62443 Standards
This report explores the use of the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards for industrial automation and control systems (IACS) that include cloud-based functionality (i.e., industrial internet of things (IIoT)). -
The True Costs of Downtime 2024
The Siemens report highlights industry-specific costs of unplanned downtime, with automotive and heavy industry sectors experiencing higher costs compared to oil and gas. -
Control Using First-Principles Models
This article by ISA Fellow Russ Rhinehart explains first-principles models. -
Wireless Deployment Challenges in Construction - A 5G Strategy
This whitepaper explores deploying wireless communication networks within construction projects and introduces a comparison approach to assess deployment difficulty at each project phase. -
Building Industrial IoT Systems in 2024
The survey data provides insights into the trends in technology, processes and politics of IIoT implementation. -
10 Areas Manufacturers Might See an Impact from AI
John Davis, CTO at Global Shop Solutions, discusses 10 areas Artificial Intelligence (AI) could make an impact for manufacturers. -
2023 Industrial Automation Professional Salary Survey
Automation.com, a subsidiary of International Society of Automation (ISA), surveyed automation professionals from around the world about their 2022 gross salaries. -
Zscaler ThreatLabz 2023 Enterprise IoT and OT Threat Report
As IoT devices become more common in industrial and enterprise settings, the risk from IoT-specific malware is increasing dramatically. Cybersecurity leader Zscaler has released a research report that tracks these risks and highlights trends in the IoT malware landscape. -
Leveraging the Potential of MQTT in Industry 4.0
In this white paper, Sparkplug and OPC UA are compared as MQTT-based solutions according to the requirements of the Industry 4.0 scenarios Plug & Work and Condition Monitoring. -
Choosing the Right Logic Solver for Safety Instrumented Systems
This white paper offers guidance for safety instrumented system professionals, helping you make informed decisions when selecting a logic solver that suits your safety requirements. -
Machine Vision Streamlines Supply Chains
Technology advances make vision systems more flexible and effective, enabling faster and more accurate manufacturing, packaging and distribution. -
Position Paper: Achieving Sustainability Goals with Automation
Automation has a significant role to play in achieving sustainability goals–offering new ways to accelerate environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities across manufacturing, industry and beyond. -
Managing Your Energy in a New Way
This white paper examines commercial energy use, specifically in buildings. Energy is the largest operating expense in commercial buildings, requiring approximately one-third of the operating budget. -
Zscaler 2023 Ransomware Report Shows a Nearly 40% Increase in Global Ransomware Attacks
The annual ThreatLabz Ransomware Report tracks trends and impacts of ransomware attacks, including encryption-less extortion and growth of ransomware-as-a-service. -
Jacobs Vehicle Systems: Leveraging IIoT for Process Control and Traceability
See how all of Jacob Vehicle Systems' new assembly modules are fully IIoT capable, in both automated and human-operated lines, with CAI ShopVue MES and its Direct Machine Interface. -
How Improving Flare Accuracy Can Alleviate Reporting Problems
What's new with flaring in 2023? This white paper from will teach how improving flare accurary can alleviate reporting problems. -
Digitalize to Decarbonize
Technology and analytics can boost the overall resilience of the system, enabling companies in energy-intensive segments to get power from different sources in a seamless and cost-effective manner. -
Carbon Capture Study Introducing Three Different Amine-Based Solvents
This paper discusses carbon capturing technologies, specifically CO2 capturing from flue gases using different amine solvent formulations (IECM 2019). Selecting the optimum solvent will benefit the final set up of a digital twin. -
For MQTT Smarter Is Better
With increasing interest in connecting OT (operations technology) to IT, MQTT has been called upon to connect not only sensors and actuators in the field but also edge devices, SCADA systems, IoT gateways and more. -
Basics and Benefits of Connecting Pneumatics to the Industrial Internet of Things
Advances in smart technology allow manufacturers to connect pneumatic systems to the internet, facilitating automation and transmitting data in real time. Learn how connected pneumatic circuits can benefit operations through greater efficiency, improved productivity and reduced machine downtimes. -
Modernizing the Manufacturing Industry with MQTT
Moving data within different levels of factory automation is easier said than done. For brownfield projects, the current data exchange method is often through proprietary protocols resulting in data silos. This whitepaper highlights how MQTT can bring data interoperability and help modernize smart manufacturing. -
Understanding the Impact of Cyberattacks on IoT Devices
Read this report, Impacts of Cyberattacks on IoT Devices, to learn about how modern IoT attacks affect your devices and your network.